Question offsets - need to determine how to reference in formulas

Question

I am using Crystal XI with a sequel database and have been unable to determine how to reference question offsets in a formula.
Example:  Question 100 in the table is Appraisal Fee.  However, question 100 has several offsets.  Offset .01 is Appraisal Cost, Offset .02 is seller paid amount, Offset .03 is lender paid costs, etc.
The sequel database table contains question 100, but not entries for any off the offsets.
I need to reference the offsets in a Crystal Formula.  Should I be able to do that without having the table updated to include entries for each offset?  If so, helping me understand how would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Hi Diann,
Sounds like you need a big, ugly Case statement. If I'm understanding correctly, essentially you are trying to create a column with the offset label in it. The only way I can think of to do this is something like:
Create  formula field called Offset, then define the formula simlar to below:
select
Case "Appraisal Cost" : "01"
Case "Seller Paid Amount"  :  "02"
Case "Lender Paid Costs"  : "03"
Default  :  "99";
You could then use the Offset formul field as either a group in your report, or at least as a sort order for the records. You could also use it in other formulae.
Hope that helps!
Regards,
Jim Payton